The Essential Baking Company

The Essential Baking Company is a bakery located in Seattle, Washington. Employing 78 people, the company generates $38 million in annual revenue. The Essential Baking Company provides a large variety of artisan breads, pastries, and desserts. They focus on using only the highest quality ingredients, hand-selecting them from local suppliers. The bakery's commitment to quality extends to their baking process, which emphasizes traditional methods like slow fermentation, hand shaping, and hearth baking. What sets The Essential Baking Company apart is their dedication to using simple, high-quality ingredients. Their breads are primarily made with flour, water, sea salt, and naturally occurring yeast, with a signature sourdough starter dating back to the Gold Rush era. This focus on traditional methods and sourcing helps them create breads with exceptional flavor and texture. Visit Essential Baking Company online at essentialbaking.com or use their store locator to find a retail location near you.